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Luke Evans’ memoir shows why there’s no such thing as a gay Jehovah’s Witness

The only documented experiences we have about growing up LGBTQ+ as a Jehovah’s Witness comes from former members, like Evans, who have left – or been forced to leave.

Georgia Mom Wants Teachers Fired for Homophobic Bullying of Her Son

The two teachers each received a brief suspension, but the boy's mother says that's not enough.

Oregon School District Accused of Discrimination Against LGBT Students

North Bend school officials are accused of, among other things, forced Bible readings and failure to address homophobic bullying.

Op-ed: Dan Savage Is No One's Pastor

Homophobic Christian thinking must continue to be challenged, but Dan Savage cannot lead the spiritual debate, says the director of Believe Out Loud.

Religious Right Group Says Speak Out Against Both Bullying and Homosexuality

Interventions against antigay bullying should never include acceptance of being gay, says a new pamphlet from right-wing group Mission: America.

Teenager Who Says Antigay Bullying Led to Stabbing Found Guilty

A New York judge found Abel Cedeno guilty of manslaughter. Cedeno said he was punched several times before stabbing his assailant.

Study: LGBT-Affirming Schools Yield Lower Suicide Rates

A new study shows that both LGBT and straight students benefit greatly from GSAs and schools that enforce their antidiscrimination policies.

Justin Bieber's Dad Digs Himself Deeper After Anti-Pride Month Post

The father of the pop star has yet to issue a proper apology after sharing an offensive tweet.

Study: LGBT Teen Athletes 'Overwhelmingly Closeted'

Respondents to the study cite homophobic and transphobic bullying as reasons for staying in the closet.

Social Media Needs to Take Action and Stop the Hate

Whether through more moderators or a zero-tolerance policy, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Snapchat must end the racist, homophobic, and transphobic bullying proliferating in these mediums.

U.K. Prime Minister Apologizes for Ban on LGBTQ+ Service Members

Rishi Sunak's apology came after the release of a report on how armed forces members were harmed by the policy.

Father of Teen Who Killed Himself to Walk Across America

Joe Bell, with two artificial knees, will walk 5,000 miles to remind others of what bullying can bring.

Dealing With Homophobic Internet Bullies

A Mormon writer insulted this gay man's family. Here's how he rose above it.

Out Lawmakers Reintroduce Anti-Bullying Bill to Honor Tyler Clementi

Clementi died by suicide in 2010 after experiencing homophobic bullying from his roommate and another college student.

Another Child Lost to Bullying

Despite pleas to an apathetic school administration, 11-year-old Jaheem Herrera took his life last month when he couldn't take the homophobic bullying anymore. Now his mother is fighting to prevent this from happening yet again.

'Most Bullied States' Are Largely Southern and Red, Study Finds

The state with the most reported bullying might surprise you.

Ireland Launches Attack on Antigay Bullying

A new policy issued by the nation's education minister requires all schools to address and seek to prevent such bullying.